Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75 Anniversary

Make Model	Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75 Anniversary
Year	1978
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	81.0 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Induction	Single 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Front Brakes	Single 285mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	3.75-19
Rear Tyre	4.25-18
Wet eight	231 kg / 509 lbs
Fuel Capacity	7.5 Litres / 1.8 US gal

The 1978 XL1000 was an anniversary model and was trimmed accordingly. Gold trim, leather sad< and gleaming black p£ help the Anniversary E of the 1978 XLH stand from a crowd. Seventy-five years of uninterrupted production were marked in 1978, and several birthday editions were sold to commemorate the anniversary. Of these bikes, the XL1000 was trimmed with gold and had a saddle upholstered in leather.